Plea to help Rotherham Rescue Rangers avoid "cat-astrophe"

AN ANIMAL charity is warning of a cat-based castrophe after seeing a surge in the number of abandoned pets.

Rotherham Rescue Rangers, which took in over 30 abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens in a month, urged residents to think about their responsibilities and neuter their pets.

A spokeswoman said: “Having your cat spayed or neutered is a relatively inexpensive operation which has a dramatic effect on reducing the number of unwanted and stray animals in the town. 

“It also has many health benefits for your pet.

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“Unfortunately, due to the massive increase in cases, we are struggling to cope, and with winter around the corner, we are asking for support from the public with donations of cat and kitten food.”

The charity said it was working hard to reduce numbers of feral colonies within Rotherham and the surrounding area, with trap and neuter programmes, but was struggling to cope with demand and needed donations towards feeding cats and kittens.

Donations can be dropped off at the charity’s food bins at Morrison’s in Parkgate and Ferham Post Office.

The charity is an advocate for neutering and is offering help towards neutering costs in partnership with Cats Protection.

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“We have a limited number of vouchers available and would encourage anyone on low incomes or in receipt of benefits to contact us,” said the spokeswoman.

Anyone wishing to take part in the scheme can contact Rotherham Rescue Rangers through the charity’s Facebook page or visit www.rotherhamrescuerangers.co.uk.